Uproar

Meaning

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance; an outbreak of public anger

A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.

Example Sentences

The announcement caused an uproar among the students.

The controversial decision caused an uproar among the citizens.

The announcement caused an uproar in the audience.

Example Expressions

cause an uproar

Synonyms

commotion, tumult, chaos, disturbance, turmoil, outcry

Entry 1

commotion, tumult, chaos, disturbance

Entry 2

commotion, disturbance, tumult, chaos

Entry 3

commotion, chaos, turmoil, outcry, disturbance

Antonyms

calm, quiet, peace, silence

Entry 1

calm, quiet, peace, silence

Entry 2

calm, peace, quiet, silence

Entry 3

silence, calm, peace

Collocations

cause uproar, public uproar, uproar among, cause an uproar, uproar over, political uproar

Entry 1

cause uproar, public uproar, uproar among

Entry 2

cause an uproar, public uproar, uproar over

Entry 3

public uproar, political uproar, cause uproar, uproar over